Fiesta del Sol

We're pretty sure that with Pilsen's food and culture, people don't really need to hunt for excuses to go there. But just in case you do, it's Fiesta del Sol time. The fest that bills itself as the Midwest's largest Latino festival celebrates community, family and good causes. Other fests do as well, but often they appear to the uninitiated as excuses to drink, eat and hear bands outside. Fiesta del Sol will, of course, be offering music, in the form of the House of Sol, a DJ setup that will feature local, up-and-coming talent as well as established folks such as Jesse de la Pena and DJ Heather. The fest's art pavilion will feature a trio of artists, Aztec dancing and craftmaking, in addition to the food and family activities. Friday-Sunday, 1400 W. Cermak Road. Free; fiestadelsol.org

We're pretty sure that with Pilsen's food and culture, people don't really need to hunt for excuses to go there. But just in case you do, it's Fiesta del Sol time. The fest that bills itself as the Midwest's largest Latino festival celebrates community, family and good causes. Other fests do as well, but often they appear to the uninitiated as excuses to drink, eat and hear bands outside. Fiesta del Sol will, of course, be offering music, in the form of the House of Sol, a DJ setup that will feature local, up-and-coming talent as well as established folks such as Jesse de la Pena and DJ Heather. The fest's art pavilion will feature a trio of artists, Aztec dancing and craftmaking, in addition to the food and family activities. Friday-Sunday, 1400 W. Cermak Road. Free; fiestadelsol.org

We're pretty sure that with Pilsen's food and culture, people don't really need to hunt for excuses to go there. But just in case you do, it's Fiesta del Sol time. The fest that bills itself as the Midwest's largest Latino festival celebrates community, family and good causes. Other fests do as well, but often they appear to the uninitiated as excuses to drink, eat and hear bands outside. Fiesta del Sol will, of course, be offering music, in the form of the House of Sol, a DJ setup that will feature local, up-and-coming talent as well as established folks such as Jesse de la Pena and DJ Heather. The fest's art pavilion will feature a trio of artists, Aztec dancing and craftmaking, in addition to the food and family activities. Friday-Sunday, 1400 W. Cermak Road. Free; fiestadelsol.org